- Enrollment
- 3,692
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houston, TX
South Belt El
Federal NCES profile for South Belt El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483432010780
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Belt El earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #150 of 435
- schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 52.4%
- free-lunch eligible
South Belt El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Belt El ranks #150 of 435 schools in Houston, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-74 students YoY
South Belt El shrank from 763 students in 2022-23 to 689 in 2023-24 (-9.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 49.7 → 46.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-74 students YoY 483432010780 · Houston, TX Other · MID · TRAD
690 enr · 14.1:1 · 52.4% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Dobie H S (3,692 students)
South Belt El shrank from 763 students in 2022-23 to 689 in 2023-24 (-9.7%). Teacher FTE lost 49.7 → 46.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
South Belt El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dobie H S
Dobie H S
3,692 students
- Pasadena Memor
Pasadena Memorial H S
3,177 students
- Sam Rayburn H
Sam Rayburn H S
2,627 students
- Pasadena H S
Pasadena H S
2,217 students
- South Houston
South Houston H S
2,185 students
- This school 690
South Belt El
690 students
What this shows South Belt El reports 690 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Belt El compares
South Belt El is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.4% | ▼ 15% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 690 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
690
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 49% in Texas - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,787
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 690 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.9%
Asian 18.4%
African American 14.5%
White 9.3%
Two or More 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.4, South Belt El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pasadena Isd reports $13,787 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Belt El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dobie H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pasadena Memorial H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sam Rayburn H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pasadena H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Houston H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Belt El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,177
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 2,627
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 2,217
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,185
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~690 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Belt El
How many students attend South Belt El?
South Belt El has 690 students enrolled. It is a public school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 763 (2022-23) → 689 (2023-24), down 74.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Belt El?
The student-teacher ratio at South Belt El is 14.1:1, which is 4% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Belt El?
52.4% of students at South Belt El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Belt El?
The largest demographic group at South Belt El is Hispanic or Latino at 55.9% of enrollment, in Houston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Belt El?
South Belt El has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South Belt El rank among schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, South Belt El ranks #150 of 435 schools in Houston, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Houston on the city page.
What other schools are in Pasadena Isd?
Besides South Belt El, Pasadena Isd also operates Dobie H S (3,692 students), Pasadena Memorial H S (3,177 students), and Sam Rayburn H S (2,627 students). See the Pasadena Isd district page for the complete list.